Research Study

In the research study we conducted, we surveyed a total of 401 students from grades 7-12. This makes approximately 70% of the entire population of the school, well representing the total student population.

 

We examined the following four key areas:

  • Loneliness & Peer Rejection
  • Bullying & Lack of Safe Spaces
  • Academic Pressure & Low Self-Esteem
  • Family or Financial Struggles

Key Risk Factors Affecting Student Mental Health

Percentage of Student(%)

Loneliness & Peer Rejection0%
Bullying & Lack of Safe Spaces0%
Academic Pressure & Low Self-Esteem0%
Family or Financial Struggles0%

1. Loneliness & Peer Rejection

 

  • 21.2% reported being unsure or having no one to talk to
  • 78.8% of students reported having someone they trust to talk to

 

Over one in five students lacking a trusted person suggests a significant risk of loneliness and social disconnection. The strong demand for peer-connection activities reinforces that many students feel existing social structures are insufficient, making loneliness and peer rejection a validated risk factor.

2. Bullying & Lack of Safe Spaces

 

  • 13.6% of Junior students feel only sometimes safe
  • 10.4% of Senior students feel only sometimes safe
  • A small but critical percentage report feeling unsafe or very unsafe

 

Even though most students feel safe, nearly 1 in 7 students experiencing insecurity is a red flag. Feeling unsafe at school is strongly linked to bullying, avoidance, anxiety, and reduced well-being. This data supports bullying and lack of safe spaces as ongoing risk factors that cannot be ignored.

3. Academic Pressure & Low Self-Esteem

 

  • 96.5% of students experienced stress or anxiety in the past month
  • Only 3.5% reported low or no stress
  • Nearly all students reported stress or anxiety
  • 12.4% of Senior students experienced constant anxiety
  • 41.8% of parents identified academics as a major negative factor affecting wellness

 

The near-universal presence of stress points directly to academic pressure as a dominant risk factor. When stress is persistent, it often undermines confidence and self-worth, linking academic pressure closely with low self-esteem and emotional exhaustion.

4. Family or Financial Struggles

 

  • 60% of students say mental health is discussed at home
  • 40% say it is not discussed or they are unsure

 

While financial struggles were not directly measured, limited mental health discussion at home is a strong indirect indicator of family stress or lack of resources. The data suggests that a substantial portion of students may not receive adequate emotional support outside school, increasing vulnerability to stress and mental health challenges.